Usually freezes before water on other parts of a roadway.

Usually freezes after water on other parts of a roadway.

Is not a concern in cool weather.

Not have any oil or grease on them.

Illinois CDL Passenger 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Most drivers are the least alert:

In the morning.
In cold weather.
At night.
After work.

Q.2

If federal inspectors judge your vehicle to be unsafe, they can:

Bring you to a garage to have your vehicle fixed.
Formerly request that you have your vehicle's problems fixed.
Call a mechanic.
Pull the vehicle out-of-service until it is fixed.

Q.3

The minimum size of placards identifying hazardous materials is:

Four inches.
Six and one-quarter inches.
Nine and three-quarter inches.
10 and three-quarter inches.

Q.4

A danger of looking at one mirror for too long is:

You will be distracted by potential hazards.
You may not see an upcoming hazard in another location.
The mirrors may shake and move.
You may notice a dirty spot on the mirror.

Q.5

If you must drive in reverse, it is helpful to:

Drive as fast as possible and get it over with.
First exit the truck and walk the path to look for obstacles.
Use only the passenger side mirror.
Stick your head out the window and look backward.

Q.6

A pre-trip inspection should include:

A check of the engine oil level.
Removing coolant.
Spraying WD-40 into the air filter.
Removing a tire.

Q.7

If a bus is disabled while passengers are still on board:

Another bus should push the disabled bus to its destination.
The bus should be towed to its destination.
The passengers should be asked to push the bus.
The bus may need be towed to the nearest safe location to discharge the passengers.

Q.8

When should you check and adjust your mirrors?

Before starting a trip
While driving
After a trip
Mirrors do not need to be adjusted.

Q.9

Pre-trip inspections should be done:

Differently each time, emphasizing different items.
The same way each time so you are less likely to forget something.
Once in a while.
By someone other than the driver.

Q.10

During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test:

Applicants will not have to identify the ABS.
Windshield wipers are not to be addressed.
Shock absorbers only need to be checked on one axle.
The steering box should be checked for leaks.

Q.11

When steering to avoid a crash, you should:

Only use one hand to steer.
Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Not use your mirrors to check other lanes.
Speed up as you get nearer to the hazard.

Q.12

A vehicle inspection:

Is a waste of time.
Is helpful in identifying minor issues before they become major problems.
Should not be done by the driver.
Should be performed once a month.

Q.13

If a tire fails, you should:

Use the brakes.
Stay off the brakes.
Swerve.
Wave your arms at other drivers.

Q.14

When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is best to always accelerate very slowly.
So they do not lose control of their vehicle.
So the driver does not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.
To be the last vehicle through an intersection.

Q.15

Water on bridges:

Usually freezes before water on other parts of a roadway.
Usually freezes after water on other parts of a roadway.
Will not freeze.
Is not a concern in cool weather.

Q.16

To prevent fatigue while driving, you should:

Keep the cab warm.
Keep the cab cool.
Keep the cab poorly ventilated.
Close the vents.

Q.17

Brake pads should:

Be covered with grease.
Be covered with oil.
Be covered with brake fluid.
Not have any oil or grease on them.

Q.18

When using mirrors while driving, you should:

Look in the mirrors quickly.
Look in the mirrors for extended periods of time.
Use only the rearview mirror.
Use only the driver’s side mirror.

Q.19

When approaching a railroad crossing, a driver should:

Rely only on automated signals.
Expect to hear a train.
Cross the tracks before an approaching train reaches the crossing.
Reduce their speed.

Q.20

During the vehicle inspection test, you will be required to do all of the following, except:

Walk around the vehicle.
Point to or touch each item.
Explain what you are checking and why.
Crawl under the vehicle.